Fill in the blank "A main argument consists of..."

• Introduction, Supporting Argument, Conclusion
• Topic Sentence, Supporting Argument, Supporting Evidence
• Thesis Statement, Examples, Counterarguments
• Conclusion, Supporting Details, Background Information

What role does evidence play in building a persuasive argument?

• Evidence is the only component of a persuasive argument
• Evidence supports and strengthens the argument
• Evidence is irrelevant in a debate
• Evidence distracts the Opposing team from the Main argument

What type of evidence was given in this speech? “According to The Dan Tri, on November 7, 2021 to early November 2023, nationwide 699 cases of school violence involving more than 2,000 students”

• Common sense
• Example
• Statistic
• Expert's opinion

What is the purpose of choosing information that comes from verified sources?

• To make the speech longer
• The opponent speaker can rebut easily
• To make the Main argument more convincing and stronger
• To shorten the Debate speech

If a paragraph contains specific examples, statistics, or quotations to reinforce the main argument, what are these elements considered?

• Supporting Argument
• Introduction
• Supporting Evidence
• Conclusion

How many types of evidence are typically presented in a debate?

• Two
• Three
• Four
• Five

Which statements are correct when choosing Evidence?

• Evidence must support and illustrate the mentioned Main argument
• We can choose evidence randomly
• Statistic is more convincing than expert’s opinion
• We have to include citation and information about the statistic and research
• A & D are correct

What type of evidence relies on the general knowledge or understanding that is believed by most people?

• Examples
• Expert Opinions
• Common Sense
• Statistics

Which sources of information are reliable to search for Evidence (Especially Statistic, Expert’s opinion)?

• Facebook.com
• Wikipedia.com
• The New York Times
• Dictionary.cambridge.org

If numerical data such as averages, percentages, or correlations are used to support an argument, which type of evidence is being presented?

• Examples
• Expert Opinions
• Common Sense
• Statistics